What forum users am I supposed to know about?

Fast Larry was an unstable and egomaniacal jerk, to put it as politely as I can. He had a hair trigger, and if offended would go to ridiculous extremes of spewing hate.

-Andrew

This is, indeed, putting it mildly. If you never saw FL on the old usenet newsgroup, rec.sport.billialrd, you never saw him at his worst. Dozens and dozens of aliases, isp addresses, online and offline stalking, christian dogma mixed in the same sentence with homophobic obscenities, you name it.
 
Ha!

I have a 7.5th category. People that post bicycle pictures in the Funny Gif thread.

It goes with category 7, people with large boobs in their avatars that make me look like a pervert when I am reading the forums at work.

That has happened to me so many times!
 
I think the poster that you need to know the most is DCP aka doctor cues protege. I always enjoy his posts....dont' always understand them but I always enjoy them.
 
you'll soon get to recognize people by their avatars

Hey, YOU will get me nasty looks with yours if anyone at work sees it!

Or is it that yours just looks nasty... too much skin or that amount of women hehe

My avatar is of a cue I have not owned for some time, but I'm THAT lazy that I have not changed it. Ain't nobody got time for dat!
 
How's that RAM shot working for ya poolkiller?

I have been working on my RAM break, problem is I don't get to break too often since I have adopted the strategy of moving my balls around the table to block the pockets. I do not understand why the wins are so far and few between, it seems like very sound strategy:rotflmao1: Do you guys think poolkiller is for real or just trying to get everyone worked up? I do not post in his threads, I do not want to encourage that preposterous behavior.
 
I have been working on my RAM break, problem is I don't get to break too often since I have adopted the strategy of moving my balls around the table to block the pockets. I do not understand why the wins are so far and few between, it seems like very sound strategy:rotflmao1: Do you guys think poolkiller is for real or just trying to get everyone worked up? I do not post in his threads, I do not want to encourage that preposterous behavior.

Don't look now, but you just posted in one of his threads. Name may be different but you can't disguise the writing.

That room looks to be very well setup for the RAM shot, concrete walls, not much to break when the balls go flying around the room.
 
I'll pay (IN CASH) the first person that posts the year I won the US OPEN.

Let's see...

• Actual pros:
They join the forum, then disappear. Some are driven off by the 'forum experience'
which is basically lots of people arguing from positions of ignorance and then
getting nasty with those who disagree.
Others probably just have better things to do with their time.

CJ Wiley - former US open champ. Sort of dropped off the public's radar for years
but has newfound popularity thanks to the forums.

John Schmidt - also very high caliber, but less active lately both in pool and the forums.
Not retired or old, just has other interests. Also a US Open champ, famous for 2 runs of over 400
balls in straight pool, has won titles in straight pool and 10 ball also.

Danny Harriman - pops on once every six months to spew hatred at John Schmidt
because one time years ago they played and John swiped a chalk off the table and it hit Danny.
A strong player, known for straight pool, but an absolute nutjob.

John Brumback - arguably world's best banker.

Bobby Chamberlain - VA/MD pro who plays top level straight pool, has posted some video
of very high runs over 100 recently.

Chris Bartrum - midlevel pro who likes to gamble. Regularly gets in big money sets
with the upper level pros. A man of few words, at least on here.

Mike Dechaine - young pro who has gained some momentum and made some notable appearances
in the mosconi cup and a tar match vs. shane. Known for his break and his, er.. antics.

Keith McCready - posts very rarely, letting his girl JAM do the typing. Won a number of events throughout the 80's, retired now, known for his colorful chirping and woofing and crowd interaction.
Appears as "grady seasons" in The Color of Money.

Stan Shuffett - known as one of the best instructors but can actually play too.
Has videos of him shooting 100+ in straight pool and shooting balls 'blind' into a pocket
covered by a curtain.

Geno Machino (Gene Albrecht) - recently gave me a free phone lesson, thanks Geno!
It was an eye opener for sure. A great instructor who teaches "Perfect Aim".
Spends tons of time in action and on the road. Possibly the strongest playing instructor.
Wrote a great thread where he gives all the gory details of life on the road
with an aspiring young player, detailing the gambling matches he gets into and the
road player lifestyle.

Freddie "The Beard" Bentivegna - seldom posts anymore but has fantastic
road stories and is legendary for his banking skills.

wincardona - Billy Incardona, probably the most popular pool commentator of all time, you'll see him
on hundreds of Accu-Stats videos, and he plays pretty sporty too.

Jay Helfert - road player, room owner, tournament director, author, Jay's done it all.
Been close to everything major in the industry for a long time. Writes very articulate, intelligent
posts on here, and some great trip reports from the Phillippines.

There are others I'm probably forgetting.

Inactive: at times we've had Earl Strickland, Mika Immonen, and other top pros (past and present)
who made a few posts and disappeared. I'm lazy to list 'em but if you search under the members
list for famous player names, you'll find accounts (some of which are fans using the name
but many of which are the actual player).

• Semi-pro, low level pro, shortstops, A players, high stakes gamblers, and so on.
Too many to mention. Lock'n'Load: cheerful and polite posts, and apparently plays very strong, has mentioned names of known pros he's gambled with. Has forum buddies who post as part of a clique called the Lock Society. Joey A: Nice guy with some strong opinions, but always civil. Louisiana player I believe. Cardiac Kid (Lyn): Winner of this year's "super seniors" event at SBE. John Barton: famous case maker living in china. Has gotten into lots of arguments on the forums, has gotten banned too.. so he definitely has an anti-fan club. But seems like a decent guy.

I can't even really list all of these, I shouldn't have even started.

• Famous instructors: Scott Lee, Geno, Randy G, Stan Shuffett, and others.

• The "science guys" - Dr. Dave, Bob Jewett, Patrick Johnson, etc... they delve into the actual mechanics and physics of every aspect of pool, and are great at debunking the quirky superstitions and myths that crop up around pool... cues, equipment, deflection, english, and so on. Lots of respect for these guys, they really broaden your understanding of the game. I suspect they can play well too.

• Longtime AZ regulars: JAM, lfigueroa, patrick johnson (though possibly he's gone forever), JB cases (again),
Nick, JCIN, ShootingArts, there are just too many to mention. If you sort the members list by rep points, that first few pages is basically your list.

• Banned Trolls: guys like Chris Banks, Poolkiller, Pangit etc... famous just for pushing people's buttons
enough to get banned.

• Guys in the industry: Mark Griffin (BCA pool league, CSI), JCIN, cleary and others (TheActionReport), etc.

• Guys who know guys: some pros don't post here but they sort of communicate indirectly
with the forum via guys who know them... I believe bfdlad knows Johnny Archer, Earl, and others.
Superstar knows Larry Nevel. Jam of course knows Keith. And so on.

Guess that should get you started!


Make sure you do your own "fact checking," sometimes it's essential. ;)

There's also incredible (too good to be true) opportunities on the forum too. For instance, I'll pay (IN CASH) the first person that posts the year I won the US OPEN.

Enjoy the forum and if you want to learn about the game of pool there is only one teacher I would recommend that's perfect. 'The Game is the Teacher' :thumbup: "I don't care who you are, that's funny" - Larry the Cable Guy
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Make sure you do your own "fact checking," sometimes it's essential. ;)

There's also incredible (too good to be true) opportunities on the forum too. For instance, I'll pay (IN CASH) the first person that posts the year I won the US OPEN.

Enjoy the forum and if you want to learn about the game of pool there is only one teacher I would recommend that's perfect. 'The Game is the Teacher' :thumbup: "I don't care who you are, that's funny" - Larry the Cable Guy
larry_the_cable_guy.jpg


Cheater, you never won the US Open, not the "real" 9 ball one at least. But it's interesting that in the last 6 years, only 3 players have won it, Shane, Mika, Mika, Darren, Darren, Shane, which is the first time that ever happened in a 6 year stretch. Every other time at least 4 different players won it in a 6 year stretch. He probably meant the ESPN thing. Or maybe you played good enough to win it but never did :-)

I'll be nice though, you can pay me with a bank check or money order instead of Cash. I'll also accept a pool lesson for my son if you happen to end up in Vegas during the BCA tournaments in July.

Actually, I am going to use the "betting rule", you did not say that the year had to be correct, just to post the year you won it in. You Won The US Open in 1987. There.
 
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Make sure you do your own "fact checking," sometimes it's essential. ;)

There's also incredible (too good to be true) opportunities on the forum too. For instance, I'll pay (IN CASH) the first person that posts the year I won the US OPEN.

Enjoy the forum and if you want to learn about the game of pool there is only one teacher I would recommend that's perfect. 'The Game is the Teacher' :thumbup: "I don't care who you are, that's funny" - Larry the Cable Guy
larry_the_cable_guy.jpg

Never? I'm assuming you mean us open 9 ball. Maybe I'm missing something.
No disrespect intended.
 
It's a trick question...every year he wins in his own mind! Do you need my paypal info?
 
No CJ never won the US Open 9-ball tournament, Not to say he isn't capable of doing so. He is one hell of a pool player and seemed to be a pretty nice kid when I met him years ago. The best thing was he was a lot smarter about his money than the vast majority of pool players on the road. Most end up on empty instead of being able to start a business.
 
Thank you for the reminder....I was due to mix it up.

That's the best avatar you can come up with? I'm half tempted to red rep you. Seriously, I can't sit here all day at work pulling up pics myself, I rely primarily on AZB avatars and the "funny" pic thread. Some people have no respect.. :angry:
 
This is, indeed, putting it mildly. If you never saw FL on the old usenet newsgroup, rec.sport.billialrd, you never saw him at his worst. Dozens and dozens of aliases, isp addresses, online and offline stalking, christian dogma mixed in the same sentence with homophobic obscenities, you name it.

Sounds like he provided a lot of laughs at times, lol.
 
That's the best avatar you can come up with? I'm half tempted to red rep you. Seriously, I can't sit here all day at work pulling up pics myself, I rely primarily on AZB avatars and the "funny" pic thread. Some people have no respect.. :angry:

Oh don't you worry, there are better ones of one of my two favorite women....but just like riding a bike you have to ease back into it so stay tuned down the road. Ya gotta have a little patience my friend!
 
Oh don't you worry, there are better ones of one of my two favorite women....but just like riding a bike you have to ease back into it so stay tuned down the road. Ya gotta have a little patience my friend!

Patience? Do I look like Ed Gruberman to you?

Ok, ok.. I'll wait until I get back from Vegas on Sunday.

Can't rely on BB, he'll just have bike parts and well-lit buildings!

Hmm.. JoeyinCali.. I think that's the avatar I'm looking for now. Somebody make him post something. :sorry:
 
Sounds like he provided a lot of laughs at times, lol.

One of the problems on this and other forums are that some people consider people like FL and the others entertaining and push them toward more and more outrageous behavior on purpose. A lot of us don't find it at all amusing.
 
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